An application for premises
licence had been made under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 by
Lancaster City Council in respect of The Storey, Meeting House
Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1TH.

Although relevant
representations had been received from other persons, as defined
under the 2003 Act, all parties agreed that a hearing was
unnecessary following successful discussions and agreement between
the parties.

The Sub-Committee was therefore
convened to determine the matter in light of the subsequent
amendment of the application following discussions between the
parties.

DECISION

The Sub-Committee carefully
considered all the written information before it, and in particular
the applicant’s amended application following successful
negotiation between the applicant and the objectors who had made
relevant representations.

The Sub-Committee noted that a
number of conditions had been agreed with the Police and Other
Persons and that the applicant now wished these to be incorporated
into their application.

All parties had therefore
agreed that a hearing was no longer necessary following successful
discussions between the parties.

In light of the above, the
Sub-Committee was of the opinion that it was appropriate for the
licence to be granted in line with the now amended
application.

In accordance with Section 181
and Schedule 5 of the Licensing Act 2003, the parties have a right
of appeal against this decision.

Importantly, the parties are
reminded of the statutory right of responsible authorities and
other persons to seek a review of a licence on the basis that the
licensing objectives are not being met.
This would be particularly relevant in the event of any ongoing
complaints about noise.